aching for snow

Portland hasn't had a good snow since 2009, so I'm really aching to see some.  I'm not talking about the snow that doesn't stick or the kind that does but then melts a few hours later either.  I want to be trapped in my apartment reading books and watching movies.  We had the type of snow that doesn't stick on Monday and multiple days of frosty mornings.  This is Gloria taking the new pup out this morning.  Maybe I should do a snow dance?

Peacock Lane

Peacock Lane is famous here in Portland around the holidays.  Every house on this street lights up for Christmas for everyone to enjoy, including myself.

the gift of sweets

This year I decided to give the gift of sweets.  There was another cookie I wanted to make which needed peppermint chips but when I went to the store I couldn't find any.  I asked someone for help and they informed me that peppermint chips were seasonal and that the season was over.  This is crazy considering it isn't even Christmas yet.  These M&M cookie squares did the trick though and while I was making them I realized the ingredients and directions were the same as the nestle cookies I love to make.  Simple as that!

early christmas

I already got to enjoy Christmas with my other family.  My favorite gifts would have to include gift cards to my favorite restaurants.

reunion

Happy Birthday, Tara!

This weekend marked the 24th year Tara has been around, so we took the celebrations to the local bars.  I got to see a lot of friends I haven't seen for about 2 months, and one friend we ran into asked if we were having a high school reunion.  I guess it could be considered one since it's been a long 2 months! I love my high school friends, and so thankful we are all still close.